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On 22 May 2002, at 21:46, Everett Barnes wrote: > I've seen a bunch of "restored" cars lately where the e-brake handle, when > fully applied, is at an approximate 30-45 degree angle. Isn't this totally > wrong? Yes, this is just moments from going all the way "over the top" and needing to be fixed. It's a real pain when this happens. > I've always set my e-brake cables per my shop manual, which states there > should be an equal rear wheel drag at 2 clicks of the handle and it should > be impossible to move the rear wheels at 4 clicks. This usually results in a > maximum pull of 5-6 clicks, making the e-brake barely move upward, approx. 10-15 > degrees from the horizontal. I'm usually not happy with an adjustment this close. I usually can't get the rear brake pistons to return completely if the cables are set this tight. I usually end up with something 20-25 deg. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/